J-man
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Hitting helpI just got back from an hour and a half hitting session with a friend. He hits with a ton of topspin and lot's of pace like Nadal but right handed. And I hit flat and I was having trouble hitting with him. His topspin rides up on my backhand and forehand and I have lots of trouble.
I was wondering if you guys had any imput. I'm going to talk to my coach about this tomworro when I have the tennis clinic
Thanks
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leftys_rock
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Take it early. You need very good footwork. Or, anticipate well and move backwards and then take it.
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x.doublea
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Definitely try to hit it on the rise. Shorten the backswing, use his spin, and direct it to a corner. I personally do not like moving backwards and hitting it on the fall, as it sort of puts you in a positional disadvantage.
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leftys_rock
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Definitely try to hit it on the rise. Shorten the backswing, use his spin, and direct it to a corner. I personally do not like moving backwards and hitting it on the fall, as it sort of puts you in a positional disadvantage. |
Yes, I know coaches say to never give up ground, but sometimes, you have to. And if you anticipate fast enough, you can really prepare for the high ball and make it a penetrating shot.
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J-man
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Definitely try to hit it on the rise. Shorten the backswing, use his spin, and direct it to a corner. I personally do not like moving backwards and hitting it on the fall, as it sort of puts you in a positional disadvantage. |
If I give up ground against him he already has an advantage. Taking it off the rise sounds like the best option
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leftys_rock
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| J-man wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | | Definitely try to hit it on the rise. Shorten the backswing, use his spin, and direct it to a corner. I personally do not like moving backwards and hitting it on the fall, as it sort of puts you in a positional disadvantage. |
If I give up ground against him he already has an advantage. Taking it off the rise sounds like the best option |
Are you fast? If you are, that shouldn't be a problem. Or if you have good footwork.
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x.doublea
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On the contrary, I think taking it on the rise doesn't require as much speed, but certainly better footwork and positioning. Take the late Agassi and Davenport for example... not fast, but their court positioning allowed them to take it on the rise. Staying far back requires a lot more running around (just look at a Coria, or a Nadal).
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leftys_rock
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 I was talking about the moving back option. I am a pretty fast mover, and my timing isn't quite as crisp, so I prefer moving back early and moving through the shot to hit a penetrating shot. However, if you time well and have excellent footwork, you can take it early.
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J-man
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I am pretty fast (I've been asked if I was a was a soccer player on the court before  ). My footwork is pretty good.
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leftys_rock
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| J-man wrote: | | I am pretty fast (I've been asked if I was a was a soccer player on the court before ). My footwork is pretty good. |
Ok, so both ways should work for you. But if your friend is very agressive, then take the ball early.
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dav6789
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Yep. Take it on the rise. Look at Lindsay vs Schiavone, she always crushed her because he takes it on the rise. Don't give up the baseline.
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